A new five (5) year agreement with annual wage increases and on time step increases was nearly unanimously approved by the UPSEU’s Custodial, Grounds and Maintenance unit members.

The agreement, in addition to annual wage increases, includes an annual longevity increases at 10, 15 and 20 years, with the 20 year longevity increasing by a more significant amount.

Gains in unused sick leave payments, benefit fund increases, a new grounds stipend, a uniform committee and an additional part-time holiday were included in the pact.

Health coverage increases were delayed in the agreement and will increase by one half of one percent annually in last three years of the agreement.

UPSEU President Kevin E. Boyle, Jr. commended the team of Daniel Burt, John Chandler, Leonard Cromwell, Jr., Charles Cummings, Robert Kempf, Kenneth Reilly, Jr., and Michael White for their excellent work throughout the process.